Articles related to "Bill And Melinda Gates"

Even with new hope of a malaria vaccine within five years, there is no room for complacency while Plasmodium falciparum continues to kill so many of Africa's children.

Malaria kills almost a million a year. News from Nairobi that the RTSS malaria vaccine is now in its final trial stage brings hope for its introduction within five years.

A $20.5 million grant enables expansion of an international program investing the biological factors underlying immune system control of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.

A short summary of key international organizations leading the way in the struggle against AIDS.

What are the results of the money Bill and Melinda Gates have poured into the worst schools in New York City? Success is evident. Restructuring is working.

Warren Buffett (1930-present) is the CEO of Berkshire Hathaway and is currently the third-richest person in the world.

The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation may be the world's most generous philanthropist, but the foundation that owns the IKEA Group is technically richer.

New York City schools are graduating about 54% of the students. That is a 46% drop out rate! It is time for a new approach--break up into smaller schools.

Just what makes one teacher superior over another? The Gates Foundation is funding research to find the answer to this question.

Warren Buffet, Carlos Slim Helu, Bill Gates, Lakshimi Mittal, and Mukesh Ambani all made or inherited vast fortunes that put them at the top of Forbes' rich list.

The Hoover Institution, a think tank affiliated with Stanford University, released study results comparing certified teachers with non-certified. Results are surprising

When considering a donation to charity one should do some homework regarding the efficiency of the charity, consequences to retirement, and the effect on heirs.

This article discusses Bill Gates' letter to the world, including his opinion on the role of non-governmental organizations and the benefits of technology.

There are many benefits to students and parents considering the Early College option, including no tuition or college fees, small class sizes, and stellar faculty.

The Arabic-themed public school is creating controversy before it even opens. Many are concerned about what will be taught in the classrooms.

Bill and Melinda Gates are now focusing on higher education, teacher quality, research, and performance-based pay.

Educational projects can be funded by a variety of sources if budgets are tight. The first step is to know exactly what is needed and to find funding sources.

A new book, "Millions Fed", commissioned by the Gates Foundation, presents success stories in agriculture that have brought millions out of hunger over the last 50 years.

52 manicured acres with state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories, 600-seat theater, beauty salon, yoga studio, and Oprah decorated dorms. Is this too much?

Even with the current economic woes, some international corporations have discovered their philanthropic efforts engender customer approval and loyalty.

Mary Boyle Bradley's husband's multiple sclerosis progresses rapidly - until low dose naltrexone. She becomes an activist to spread information about this treatment.

What would happen if students in your high school could exchange rigorous graduation requirements preparing them for college for career paths in high school?

It is a fact of life that teachers are underpaid. Those entering the field of education do not plan on ever being wealthy.

What makes one science lab better than another? One Boston school thinks labs should be a primary learning tool and not a secondary amenity.

What happens when high schools require two years of math for graduation and colleges expect three or four to be successful? It is called a "gap" in math.

With the improvement of some smaller schools in New York City, larger schools are complaining. How could one school's success be another school's failure?

The next US Education Secretary will have a mountain of problems to tackle. Who will President-Elect Obama trust to get the job done?

Youth Development Theory is a concept that is instrumental in working with young people in today's world.

Biographer and former Wall Street analyst Alice Schroeder shows us both the ordinary and extraordinary aspects of the world famous investment legend.